www.HAFsite.org WASHINGTON, D.C., May 19, 2008: Persecution, discrimination and terror are daily realities for millions of Hindu citizens from Bangladesh and Pakistan to Malaysia and Saudi Arabia among many other countries according to a human rights report released by the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) today entitled, “Hindus in South Asia and the Diaspora: A Survey of Human Rights 2007.” The…
timesofindia.indiatimes.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, May 16, 2008: According to a global survey that looked at where mothers fare best and where they face the greatest hardships, India is ranked a dismal 66th among 71 “less developed countries” — only slightly better than countries like Swaziland, Papua New Guinea and Nigeria. While China occupies 15th position, Pakistan (69) is among the…
www.hinduonnet.com LONDON, ENGLAND, May 16, 2008: A first of its kind exhibition of 120 rare, lavishly illustrated Ramayana paintings from the volumes of Rana Jagat Singh of Mewar dated 17 Century AD opened here on Friday. The exhibition being put up by the British Library features loans of paintings, textiles and sculptures from other major collections including the Victoria &…
india_resource.tripod.com May 22, 2008: HPI note: We encountered this website while researching Indian history. It is quite an eye-opener on just how badly India fared under British rule. We include here the introduction and just two of a long list of areas where few Indians understand the truth of what actually happened under the Raj. While few educated South Asians…
www.hinduismtoday.com My dear children! Today we are in need of upliftment of human values, which is true religion. With unbarred humane outlook, through love and compassion, one can soften his heart and purify himself. Let your hearts be wide open with pure love and universal brotherhood. May the human hearts be with rich principles of unity, peace, integrity and equanimity.…
www.azcentral.com MARICOPA, ARIZONA, May 20, 2008: (HPI note: This temple was formally dedicated on May 18 with Hinduism Today publisher Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami as chief guest.) Outside a double-wide trailer in the desert west of Maricopa, Kulandaivel Muthusamy crouches in a makeshift tent of blue plastic tarp strung to thin metal poles. He stands over intricate, decorative molds caked gray…
www.mercurynews.com LOS ANGELES–The University of Southern California says a Hindu religious scholar has been named dean of religious life. USC said Wednesday that the appointment of Varun Soni marks the first time a Hindu has been named the chief spiritual leader of an American university. Soni takes the position on July 1. His job will include working with 70 student…
www.hinduismtoday.com Refuse to be miserable. Swami Swaroopananda, Chinmaya Mission, Australia
www.nytimes.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, May 21, 2008: The Chinese government is refusing to issue visas to Hindus trying to make the traditional summer pilgrimage to what they hold to be the home of Lord Shiva in Tibet, forcing thousands to delay or cancel the trip. Starting in June, Hindus from Nepal and India embark on a multi-week journey to the…
www.hafsite.org WASHINGTON, DC, USA, May 14, 2008: The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) condemned today the bomb blasts in Jaipur, India which killed 63 and wounded more than 200. A total of 8 explosions occurred in the capital city of the state of Rajasthan, starting at 9:15 local time on Tuesday. The bombs targeted the densely populated walled city. The dead…